Dashing dining at the Winnipeg Wine Festival

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I figured I'd make good on my promise to post the menu for the Winnipeg Wine Festival gala dinner, which takes place Thursday, May 5 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Each course is paired with two California wines (except the dessert, which gets just one). As a whole, I like the pairings — no real wacky wines except for maybe the Apothic red, which is almost off-dry but should do very well with a chocolate dish. I also like the decision to go with one white and one red wine on the second dish — I think if I was picking the wines I'd be torn on that dish as to whether I should pick a white or red.

Tickets are $225 and are available by calling the Winnipeg Wine Festival office at Special Olympics Manitoba at 925-5633. Last time I checked it was three-quarters sold out. It's pricey, but a great opportunity to dress up and help a very worthy cause.

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